The Acute Medical Unit is a fast-paced assessment unit with 52 bedded spaces alongside a Same Day Emergency Care Clinic running a 7-day service. Registered Nurses are expected to work in a safe, effective, and organized manner, always striving to achieve a high standard of care. Being part of the Emergency Village, you would be expected to work in a way that promotes and supports flow between departments.
With a workforce on AMU of around 100 members of staff, five current senior sisters, and a clinical educator based here, you will be well supported and integrated into a fantastic team of nurses and health care assistants who strive to provide excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
1. Undertaking admission process
2. Medicines Management
3. Discharge Planning
4. Caring for acutely unwell patients
5. Providing urgent/emergency care or investigations
6. Working in conjunction with the Nurse in Charge to maintain flow
7. Working closely with the different Multi-Disciplinary Teams
8. Work in our Same Day Emergency care clinic
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate, and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best. To achieve this, we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We look forward to your application. Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* NMC registered
* Able to understand medical terminology
Desirable
* Mentor / Practice Assessor
* Post qualification course attendance
Interest
Essential
* Interest in working in acute setting
* Previous experience working in a hospital setting (e.g Health care assistant role)
Desirable
* Training within acute/emergency care
* Post qualification experience over 6 months
Communication
Essential
* Good standard of written communication
* Able to demonstrate insight into strengths and personal actions
Desirable
* Effective coping skills and demonstrable ability to achieve demanding objectives against deadlines
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
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